Turkey's coronavirus count rose on Saturday to its highest daily level since June, with total deaths nearing 6,000, according to the government, which rolled out new inspection and enforcement ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines death penalty: A fight to stop the return of capital punishment
"The death penalty would give the state another weapon in its ongoing war against drugs," said Carlos Conde, Philippines researcher for Human Rights Watch. How many have died in P ... ( read original story ...)
Faster than floods: How to prevent a double disaster in Bangladesh
In northern Bangladesh, Abdus Samad Sarker swims through floodwaters, desperately trying to salvage food for his livestock. Abdus and his family live near the Brahmaputra, one of the largest rivers in ... ( read original story ...)
StanChart executes Bangladesh’s first-ever blockchain LC transaction
Standard Chartered has executed the country’s first-ever blockchain transaction by issuing a letter of credit for Viyellatex, in a development that can go on to make the process of trade, both at ... ( read original story ...)
QIB receives two prestigious awards for Middle East World’s Best Consumer Digital Banks Awards
Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has been recognised with two prestigious awards at the ‘Middle East World’s Best Consumer Digital Banks Awards 2020’ by Global Finance Magazine ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to unveil more virus-related financial support plans on Monday
Singapore will unveil plans to extend more financial support to companies and workers during the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday, its finance ministry said. The island-state, one of the world's most open ... ( read original story ...)
Iran threatens ‘dangerous future’ for UAE after Israel deal
Iranian president Hassan Rouhani has also condemned the Emirati move. In a televised speech Saturday, he warned that the United Arab Emirates has made a "huge mistake" in reaching a deal toward ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan is on The Path of Sustainable & Inclusive Growth: Finance Division
Pakistan has embarked upon sustainable and inclusive growth. The economic indicators and recent developments signify the strength and reliability of ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan finalizes $62 billion purchase of F-16 jets from Lockheed Martin
The Lockheed contract comes as Beijing flexes its political muscle in Hong Kong, imposing a sweeping security law on the international business hub, a move that has caused concern in Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus spread in Georgia is ‘widespread and expanding,’ says report
Georgia's governor is expected to sign a new order Saturday that will allow local governments to require masks on public property but not in businesses. ( read original story ...)